RUSSIANS HACKED DEMOCRATS VYING FOR HOUSE SEATS. (cover story)

The article reports on the hacking of documents from the U.S. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee by a Russian influence operation during the 2016 election campaign. The Democratic House candidates' internal strategy plan was made public by the hackers. The effect of the Russian operation on the U.S. electoral system is discussed as well as the role of the de facto alliance formed by the hackers with political bloggers and newspapers in the incident.